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THE MAGAZINE OF ALPHA PHI DELTA

WINTER 2014

An Italian American Heritage Fraternity since 1914

THE KLEOS

OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE

An Educational Journal

A National Fraternity is Born

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Volume 85, Issue 2 Winter Issue, February 2014 Compiled and edited by: John J. Russo 1331 Peachtree Lane North Huntingdon, PA 15642 E-mail: Kleos@apd.org Associate Editors/Contributors: Chris Mancusi, Fr. Jim Lentini, Joseph Rahtelli, Alex Franki, Nick Franki, Emil Imbro, Jim Miller, Joe Bell, Jeff Breen, Sal Flagiello, Tony Carfang, Emil Coscarelli, Carmen DiGiacomo, Neil Anastasio, Charles Garbarino Creative Designer: Jody Toth National Officers NATIONAL PRESIDENT Nick Franki E-mail: President@apd.org NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Chris Mancusi E-mail: ExecVP@apd.org CENTRAL OFFICE/NATIONAL SECRETARY Fr. James Lentini E-mail: APDoffice@apd.org NATIONAL TREASURER Rick Trieste E-mail: VPFinancial@apd.org

Foundation FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN Alex Franki 110 73rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11209 E-mail: Foundation@apd.org SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN Charles G. Fiore 42 70th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209 E-mail: CFiore@LewisandFiore.com

Central Office 257 E. Camden Wyoming Ave., Suite A Camden, DE 19934 Telephone: (302) 531-7854

Fate Intervenes:

BY EMIL IMBRO, PI 1967, VICE PRESIDENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS As the mass migration of Italian immigrants was at its peak in 1914, all ethnic groups, were clustering together in this new land, for comfort and security and to avoid the animosity of those who had come before them. So simultaneous with what had happened at Syracuse University was now taking place among Italian students at Columbia University; students who shared the Italian heritage were coming together.

By the Spring of 1915, a group calling itself, “Il Circolo Italiano,” had formed at Columbia University. Four close friends of Italian extraction: Ernest DeMuria, Salvatore La Corte, William Liccione and Anthony Pascarella saw the need for a more permanent and binding organization to continue what they had begun. In November of 1915, after receiving the approval of Columbia, Sigma Gamma Phi fraternity was formed.

In January, 1916, fate intervened; Nicholas Frunzi had transferred to Columbia University.

There he found this reproduction of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity had recently formed. The vision of a national fraternity came to him. After much correspondence and discussion, Anthony Frascati brought the two groups together for a meeting at Syracuse. In June of 1916, after much discussion and negotiation the Columbia men agreed to merge under the Alpha Phi Delta name.

Syracuse University was Alpha Chapter and Columbia University became Beta Chapter. A national fraternity was born.

As the 20th century unfolded and the country grew, so did Alpha Phi Delta; following Italian communities that had emerged north and west. To Yale in Connecticut in 1919, to upstate New York at SUNY Buffalo, Renssalaer and Cornell in 1921 and to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1922; west to Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Michigan in 1923, and up to Boston at BU and Harvard by 1928.

That fateful step of Nicholas Frunzi entering Columbia University when he did led to the merging of two analogous groups, born of common purpose, into one. Becoming a national fraternity opened the door to organic growth in a country ripe for ethnic congregation and assimilation into the American story.

One hundred years later, this dream of a national fraternity held by a band of 11 Italian young men has led to 96 undergraduate chapters and 58 alumni clubs touching the lives of more than 18,000 men who became brothers. And those brothers gave back individually and through the fraternity to the Italian-American communities from which they came and to those universities where we have had a presence across our country. Today, Alpha Phi Delta is a national fraternal organization that provides over 40 scholarships each year, hosts many leadership conferences and honors its Italian heritage by marching each October in the Columbus Day Parade in New York.

Website: www.apd.org

IN THIS ISSUE:

ON THE COVER:

President’s Message . . . 3

The Pittsburgh Alumni Club (PAC) had the honor of kicking off the Centennial Year, which is being recognized as November 2013 to November 2014, with its largest dinner dance in 35 years. Over 225 people attended a grand affair at the Hilton Gardens in Pittsburgh on November 2. Featured on the cover is (top) Duquesne’s Psi Chapter with brothers and sweethearts. Bottom, Robert Morris’ Delta Upsilon expansion group with brothers and dates. In total the two chapters had 80 undergraduates and dates at the event. Inset is a photo of the Psi pledge class of 1962 for a mini-reunion of five of the 13 total initiated on November 20, 1962.

The PAC will close the Centennial Year with an even grander affair being planned for November 1, 2014. All brothers and spouses are welcome to attend.

Contact PAC President Keith Bernard at keith-bernard@hotmail.com for more information or for a reservation.

Undergraduate News . . . 4 Scholarship Award Winners . . . 8 Brothers of Honor . . . 10 More Brothers in Century Society . . . 12 Centennial Countdown . . . 16 Celebrating Columbus Day . . . 17 100 Years: Through the Presidents . . . 18 Alumni News . . . 20 In Memoriam . . . 23

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“If not now, when?”

—Hillel (30 B.C.—10 A.D.) Babylonian scholar

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“If not now, when?”

Belated Season’s Greetings my Brothers!

This historic 24-page edition of The Kleos is arriving around mid-February 2014. The holidays are a wonderful recent memory, and 〈⌽⌬ is currently celebrating its founding 100 years ago. I’d like to first thank the tireless work of our Editor John Russo. The Kleos is the pinnacle of the fraternal world’s literature. John consistently produces a wondrous product, and I am eternally grateful to him and the generosity of the 〈⌽⌬ Foundation for funding this investment in our present and future. Without the generosity to our brothers and alumni entities that contribute to the Foundation, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy this great magazine. I laud the Foundation and its Directors for their foresight and generosity. Thank You! Our Centennial Committee has been feverishly working for three-plus years preparing us to celebrate our founding. Our first headline event, the tour of Italy, saw brothers from seven different chapters participate last July. I reveled in seeing pictures in the last Kleos how our banner was displayed at the Coliseum and other historic sites.

Nick Franki, Gamma Lambda 1987 The second headline event this year will be in April 4-6. We will be celebrating our Centennial Gala with an estimated 400-plus brothers and wives at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. The third headline event will be our Centennial Convention in Harrisburg, Pa. August 13-17, which should exceed 500 for the first time ever!

In addition to our three headline events, there have been dozens of regional gather-

ings all over the country over the last two years leading up to 2014. Please visit our reengineered website www.APD.org and click on the Centennial Tab for info on all our past and future regional events that will run through December 2014.

This article’s message is simple… if not now, when? When will you celebrate our Centennial? For which events will you actively partake and become a part of our second century? When will you rekindle your fraternal fire and live up to the axiom of permanent activity and support? If you cannot physically be present at our many Centennial celebrations, won't you consider financially assisting our undergraduate brothers to participate and sponsor them for one of our events? Then please go to www.apdfoundation.org/gala/sponsorships.pdf I, for one, won’t leave anything to chance.

I plan on being “all-in” for all our Centennial events and bask in the glory of our eternal brotherhood. Hope to see you there.

Cent’Anni Nick

73rd New York Alpha Phi Delta Christmas Dance

On Saturday, December 7, 2013, 150 brothers and guests gathered for the 73rd Alpha Phi Delta Christmas Dance. The dance was once again held at the historic Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn; and in attendance were brothers from 16 different chapters, representing seven decades and three states. Everyone had a wonderful time and are looking forward to next year’s dance on Saturday December, 6, 2014.

Contact AlexFranki@aol.com for details.

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UNDERGRADUATE NEWS

The Alpha Class of the SUNY Farmingdale Colony is inducted on November 2, 2013 at Our Lady of Victory School in Floral Park. They are flanked by Pledgemasters Todd Cusato and Frank Messina. From left to right, our newest brothers are Bryan Monti, David Gralitzer, Angelo Petrakos, Jono Gauthier, Mike DeBlasi, Troy Enoksen, Jason Buck and Alex Koopalethes.

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On Sunday, October 27, 2013, brothers of the Delta Beta Chapter participate in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes at Rutgers University’s Cook College Campus.

The chapter, led by Alex Fafara (Delta Beta ’10) and his team, “Alex’s Pez Dispensers,” raised more than $1,350 with the assistance of the North Jersey Alumni Club, family members and friends. Along the walk route, the team ran into Frank Simon (Gamma Pi ’88) and his family who were also participating in the walk. Alex’s plan is to make this an annual Delta Beta event to continue after his graduation.

Beta Rho (Gannon) inducts two new members, Andrew Kalata and Keith Mouton, on November 24.

Gamma Xi inducts four new brothers in November. Inductees from left to right in the middle with carnations are Daniel Cosgrove, Kyle Kupson, Kyle Pasquarella and Jyreek Ellerbe. District Governor Carlo Lucatino is at far left.

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The Midwest District holds it fall meeting November 9, 2013, hosted at the house at Beta Omicron in Youngstown. Psi, BO, Beta Theta, Beta Rho and Delta Upsilon colony were present.

One of the discussions centered on a district fundraiser and district philanthropy. Four pledges from BO attended. Jim Miller, DG, conducted the event with assistant DG Mason Shattuck. Thirty brothers enjoyed pizza and brotherhood.

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Photo by Sal Flagiello

On Saturday, November 2, more than 75 pledges and brothers attend the fall 2013 NYC Pledge Bowl at St. Francis College.

The competition was between Beta Eta, Beta Sigma, Gamma Rho, and Delta Epsilon. For the third time in a row, Beta Eta and Gamma Rho met in the final round. This time, Gamma Rho came out on top as the winning pledge class.

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Delta Epsilon (John Jay) inducts another big class of 11 new brothers on November 17, 2013.

Welcome Alfredo Agozzino, Andre Durant, Javon Henry, Alexander Heracleous, Bruno Manosalvas, Jose Martinez, Raaziq Moore, Cody Pantaleo, Adrian Silvis, O’Jay Stewart, and Julien Vincent.

Undergraduate brothers, alumni brothers, National Officers, and members of the St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn Campus) interest group pose with Brother Peter Juris (Gamma Pi) after he performs a comedy/hypnosis show to raise money for breast cancer on November 13.

This great event was attended by nearly 50 people and was hosted by our group at St. Joseph’s College.

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ABOVE: Delta Psi Chapter initiates fall 2013 pledge class on November 10 at Lynn University.

LEFT: Beta Eta (Brooklyn College) welcomes seven new brothers to the family on November 30, 2013.

Congratulations to Louis Barbero, Zekirja Bela, James D’Esposito, Stephan DiGiacomo, Steven Imas, Bryan Nicholas, and Filippo Schiavo.

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UNDERGRADUATE NEWS

Got Miles? NYC Brothers Head to the Rockies

BY CHRIS MANCUSI, NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

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Brothers of Chi Chapter at Penn State meet to work on rush strategies.

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The benefits of joining a national fraternity is that despite what you may feel, you’re never alone. The brothers of Chi Chapter at Penn State University have been struggling for a few semesters. I had a few phone conversations with Matt Schwartz, chapter president at Chi, about ways to right the ship. Sometimes the best advice can only be offered in person. We sent out a few e-mails and Facebook postings to brothers in the northeast to help out the Chi chapter. Close to 20 brothers met on campus in November to discuss successful rush strategies. Brothers from Delta Epsilon (CUNY John Jay) and the Theta Beta (NYU) and Robert Morris University colonies offered some great advice to our Chi brothers. As a matter of fact, the meeting went so well that three rushees were quickly turned into pledges by the end of the rush portion of the meeting. Regardless of how the pledge period goes; it should be noted that when asked, your fraternity brothers will come through to support you in a time of need!

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Brothers Lend a Hand at Chi Chapter

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t’s been said that to truly experience the best that Alpha Phi Delta has to offer, one must travel more than 100 miles away from their chapter. Well, 10 brothers from NYC certainly got the full APD experience as their travels covered close to 2,000 miles! Gary Caceres, Chris Corapi, Max Delacruz (Delta Epsilon), Anthony Galli (Theta Beta), Marc Fariello (Gamma Rho) and Miguel Gomez (Gamma Kappa) took the trip out west. They were joined by officers Chris Mancusi, National Vice-President; Jeff Breen, VP for Alumni Affairs; and Tom Murray, VP for Undergraduate Affairs. As a matter of fact, we also met Andrey Yarosh who recently moved from Staten Island and will enroll at the University of Colorado next year.

The Delta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Delta is located at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. They are our western-most chapter and are doing quite well. The chapter of 17 brothers just recently baptized 20 pledges, the largest in its chapter’s history. Due to the fact that the chapter is doing so exceptional, the national fraternity is undergoing plans to rapidly expand in the Colorado area thus giving the area a true “district identity.” We will be relying heavily on Delta Chi and the Colorado Alumni Club to ensure our future success.

The goal of the trip was to meet the alumni, undergraduates and the newly baptized pledges of the Delta Chi Chapter in an effort to spread More than 45 people attend the Rocky M some fraternal spirit. We organized a Brotherhood for Life/Centennial October. ountain Centennial brunch in Brunch in downtown Boulder as well. There is much to be said about a chapter whose nearest chapter is 1,000 miles away! Yet, the brothers who visited were amazed at how much they truly loved Alpha Phi Delta. Brothers were taken back and forth to the airport at various points and were chauffeured around town throughout the weekend. The Delta Chi Brothers really bent over backwards to make their NYC brothers feel welcome.

The Centennial brunch that was held on Sunday, October 6, was one of the most successful centennial events that the fraternity has had over the last few years. In total, there were 45 people in attendance including two parents of pledges that were in town for Parents Weekend. What a great way to demonstrate the family ideals that Alpha Phi Delta prides itself on! As one parent of a pledge told me, “I’m glad my son is pledging this fraternity; the guys really treat him like family!” The same feeling was echoed by the NYC brothers who felt the warm hospitality of our Delta Chi Delta Chi (Colorado) brothers tailgate before the homecoming football game. brothers.

Many thanks go to the brothers of Delta Chi especially, Chapter President Alex Riedy and Rocky Mountain District Governor Matt Gaudyn.

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Matthew Prackup and Brett O’Connell from Gamma Xi Chapter attends an event on campus at Southern Connecticut State University where they met and spoke with Buddy Velastro (Star of TLC’s Cake Boss). We discussed doing a fundraiser for our philanthropy; Autism Speaks, at his new bakery that will open soon in Greenwich, CT. Pictured are Buddy and his son Marco with Matt and Brett.

The Theta Beta family poses together after their fall induction on Sunday, November 10. The brothers worked very hard this semester and they were able to induct eight new brothers in their Delta pledge class. For a small colony that is still in the process of evolving, this is a very impressive accomplishment. Front row (L–R): Richard Shi, Romel Andrew Guttierez, Lyle Li, and Alex Olea. Second Row, Victor Tumambing, Charlie Wong, Rosario Giarratana, Tony Chau, Edwin Augustin, Haris Nas Ahmed, Mohamed Allam, Vinh Thai, Michael Li, Mike Mannielo, Rich Soogrim, and Emil Coscarelli. Third Row, William Fiore, Pete Gaudiuso, Vasillios Papadopoulos, Gary Jay, Anthony Galli, and Jose Andres Arcos.

Photo by Sam Bifulco

The fall pledge class and brothers of Delta Delta Chapter (Wesley College) took on the project of fixing up Central Office. In addition to a major cleaning and make over, they added six bookcases, two storage cabinet and reorganized the storage cabinet. In addition, they continued work on updating and organizing the file— a project begun a few years back. Delta Delta has given over a thousand man-hours each year in service to Central Office since 2009.

Epsilon Gamma Chapter hosts SJC Idol to raise funds for the Dion Arroyo Scholarship Fund.

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The brothers of Gamma Mu Chapter (Richard Stockton College) surround their two newest members, Tyler Puccia (left) and Robert Parker (right). The initiation took place at the spacious Gamma Mu house, shared by several of the brothers on Friday, November 15, 2013.

Following the initiation, the brothers gathered for dinner at a local eatery to break bread with their new brothers for the first time.

The Epsilon Gamma Chapter concluded our busy fall semester by hosting one of the college’s most anticipated events, SJC Idol on November 26. The event is a staple at St. Joseph’s College and is a spinoff of the popular, “American Idol.”

Hosted by one of our alumni, Pete Carney, and judged by other student leaders, we were on our way to an extremely successful 8th Annual SJC Idol. The show was made up of 12 of the best singers in the school who battled it out with their vocal chords. The top three contestants went on to the final round, where they sang a second song to determine the winner. With over 150 people in attendance, we were fortunate enough to raise exactly $1,000 on the night, and donated it to the Dion Arroyo Scholarship Fund.

The Dion Arroyo Scholarship Fund was established in 2003, after the death of our chapter brother, Dion Arroyo. In that time, we have raised over $60,000 and we host more than five large charity events each year in his name. To this day, Dion remains to be the heartbeat of our chapter and a key to our unity and success because the scholarship keeps us driven and goal oriented.

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ALPHA PHI DELTA SCHOLARSHIPS

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Go to www.apdscholarship.org for more information and an application.

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Santilli Latest Donor to Scholarship

Scholarship Winner Profile Marco Fuentes had a longer trip to St. Joseph’s College than most, much longer. His family immigrated to the United States from Honduras in 2005 when he was 11 years old.

Speaking no English, the transition to life in Florida took some getting used to. During his senior year in high school his mother and sister had to move back to Honduras and he had to live with an aunt during his last year of high school. He had no idea if he would be able to attend college at all. He was however awarded a full scholarship to St. Joseph’s in Long Island, and he left for New York a 17-year-old kid who did not know anyone who lived within 500 miles of his new home.

He tried out for and made the St. Joseph’s NCAA Division III Soccer team. In 2012, he was named a co-captain of the team. Marco was named a National All Academic Team member last year. He has served as chapter secretary and treasurer and maintains a 3.67 GPA as an accounting major. Marco was the recipient of the Southern California Alumni Club scholarship.

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Scholarship photos on the preceding page and above: 1. Alexandra Black, winner of the Rocco Sutera Award, with her grandfather (Bob Rini Eta).

2. Jose Arcos, Delta Epsilon, winner of the Russo Family Award, with John and Mary Russo.

3. Anthony Averso, Epsilon Gamma, winner of the Modica Family Award, with Tom Modica.

4. Cecilia Iole, winner of the Adam DiVincenzo Award, with grandfather Tony Iole, Psi. 5. Marc Iacovelli, Delta Theta, winner of the Daniel Creston Award, with Joe Creston, Psi. 6. Taylor Picillo, winner of the Anthony & Stella Barbieri Award, with his grandfather Frank Leanza, Theta Beta.

7. Vince Romano, winner of the Ernie Colletti Award, with his father James, Beta Beta.

8. Paige Passitore, winner of the Lillian Anastasio Award, with her grandfather Tony Scotti, Nu. 9. Michelle Mellick, winner of the Richard Rau Award, with her grandfather Dick Mellick, Psi. 10. Mike Belsky, winner of the John Hadgkiss Centennial Award, with John Hadgkiss, Beta Rho left, and his father Mark, Psi. 11. John Pinkerton, winner of the Frank Costanzo Award, with his father Richard, Psi. 12. Natalie Reizine, winner of the Anthony Carfang Award, with her uncle Jack Consiglio, Psi. 13. Nicole Torchia, winner of the Stan Raffa Award, with her father, Anthony, Beta Chi. 14. Joe Scuorzo, Gamma Mu, winner of the Pittsburgh Alumni Club Award.

Raymo Santilli, Psi ’85, is the latest to donate and establish a scholarship under the 〈⌽⌬ Foundation. Raymo may also be one of our youngest contributors. Raymo is married to his very supportive wife, Liane, and together they have twin five-year old children, John and Isabella. He retired from Abbott Laboratories after 20 years and currently works for Shire Pharmaceuticals. When asked why he was motivated to donate a scholarship, Raymo answered, “There are two motivations for funding a scholarship.

The first was to honor my parents. My parents are both immigrants from Abbruzzi, Italy. My father and mother instilled in our family the importance of education and building a foundation for our future.”

Raymo continued, “The catalyst for moving me to act and start the scholarship was the overwhelming amount of support from my 〈⌽⌬ family during a severe illness. In 2012, I contacted a MRSA infection that seeded in my heart. The infection was resistant to antibiotics. As a result, I spent five months in the hospital. I had a stroke, 15 surgeries, which included having 2 fingers, the toes on my right foot and my entire left foot amputated. There was not one day in the five months that someone from the fraternity did not visit me. I reconnected and laughed with brothers that I had not seen in 20 years.

“Outside of my immediate family, the people I went to college with are the most important people in my life. Every time we get together, it is like time stood still and we are still 21-years-old. We are very blessed in many ways and I would encourage everyone to stop for a minute and reflect about the great times we all had in college and the friendships that have endured decades.”

Have you remembered Alpha Phi Delta in your estate plan?

Gifts to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc. are deductible for estates to the full extent allowed by the law. www.apd.org

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Fratelli D’Onore

BROTHERS OF HONOR

The Centennial’s Fratelli D’Onore, or Brothers of Honor, recognizes the achievements of the brothers who built our first century. These men, already recognized by their brothers, contributed greatly to the success of our first one hundred years and have built the foundation for our next one hundred years.

Fratelli D’Onore will be recognized at the Centennial Convention at the Thursday night dinner. For details on the convention, please see information on page 23 of this issue of The Kleos or www.apd.org.

OUR FOUNDING FATHERS 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914 1914

Joseph Cangiamila, Alpha ’14 Dominic Ciolli, Alpha ’14 Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, Alpha ’14 Anthony T. Frascati, Alpha ’14 Nicholas Frunzi, Alpha ’14 Otto Gelormini, Alpha ’14 Cesidio A. Guarini, Alpha ’14

NATIONAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 1985 2000 2005 2006

Adam J. DiVincenzo, Psi ’32 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 A. Joseph Creston, Psi ’49 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46

GRAND COUNSUL 1916–20 1920–21 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 1924–25 1925–26 1926–27 1927–29 1929–31 1931–33 1933–35 1935–37 1937–39 1939–41 1941–45 1945–46 1946–48 1948–50 1950–52 1952–53

Salvatore F. LaCorte, Beta ’16 Paul J. Salvatore, Beta ’17 Robert Santangelo, Beta ’21 Joseph X. Guzzetto, Beta ’16 Joseph V. Petrelli Jr., Theta ’21 Louis J. Rinaldi, Iota ’21 John Pasta, Beta ’18 Benjamin Marsciano, Theta ’21 Charles J. Barone, Nu ’22 Peter J. Sammartino, Eta ’24 Paul J. Salvatore, Beta ’17 Gerard Chirichigno, Nu Francis X. Pagano, Beta ’21 Francis J. Travaline, Lambda ’22 Victor S. Leanza, Xi ’23 Joseph A. DeGuglielmo, Upsilon ’28 Felix J. Ottaviano, Omega ’29 Domenic A. Macedonia, Kappa ’29 Samuel A. Varco, Epsilon ’21 Joseph W. Alaimo, Mu ’28 Adam J. DiVincenzo, Psi ’32

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

1953–54 1954–56 1956–58 1958–60 1960–62 1962–64 1964–66 1966–68 1968–70 1970–72 1972–74 1974–76

Adam J. DiVincenzo, Psi ’32 Frank J. Cavallaro, Theta Beta ’36 Frank E. Costanzo, Nu ’30 Joseph M. D’Urso, Beta Delta ’37 Carlo M. Vannicola, Rho ’26 Joseph A. Scioscia, Psi ’48 Francis J. Paladino, Phi ’29 Trent J. Ciarrocchi, Psi ’35 Vincent J. Muffoletto, Epsilon ’46 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Julius L. Zangrille, Beta Lambda ’49 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46

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Anthony A. Nardone, Lambda ’26 A. Joseph Creston, Psi ’49 Santo J. Barbarino, Beta Sigma ’65 Anthony J. Carfang, Psi ’69 Michael G. Zerega, Psi ’69 Richard F. Primiano, Beta Delta ’61 Robert J. Valeriano, Psi ’72 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82 Joseph L Rossi, Beta Phi ’80 Joseph G. Malecki, Beta Chi ’83 Glenn A. Small, Beta Xi ’76 Thomas J. Carroll, Chi ’80 Richard C. Barnes, Beta Chi ’93 Manuel Rodriquez, Gamma Sigma ’94 Evan Sottosanti, Beta Eta ’88 Douglas A. Sundo, Psi ’75 Robert DeVito, Beta Omega ’85 Nicholas M. Franki, Gamma Lambda ’87

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Robert J. Valeriano, Psi ’72 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82 John J. Russo, Psi ’72 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81 Joseph G. Malecki, Beta Chi ’83 Glenn A. Small, Beta Xi ’76 Edward Magliocco, Beta Delta ’50 Matthew J. Vislocky, Gamma Iota ’88 Richard C. Barnes, Beta Chi ’93 Manuel Rodriquez, Gamma Sigma ’94 Evan Sottosanti, Beta Eta ’88 Abdul K. Gaibi, Delta Epsilon ’95 Douglas A. Sundo, Psi ’75 Robert DeVito, Beta Omega ’85

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

2009–10 Danny Thomas Jr., Beta Omicron ’72 2010–11 Nicholas M. Franki, Gamma Lambda ’87 2011–14 Christopher A.Mancusi,Gamma Sigma ’02

GRAND PRO-COUNSUL

GRAND TRIBUNE

1919–21 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 1924–25 1941–45 1945–46 1946–48 1948–50 1950–52 1952–53

1916–19 1919–21 1921–21 1921–23 1923–24 1924–25 1925–26 1926–27 1927–27 1927–29 1929–31 1931–35 1935–39 1939–43 1943–46 1946–53

Anthony J. Armore, Beta ’16 Albert W. Cretella, Gamma ’19 Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, Alpha ’14 S. Palmer Dente, Alpha ’22 Joseph V. Petrelli Jr., Theta ’21 Felix J. Ottaviano, Omega ’29 Domenic A. Macedonia, Kappa ’29 Amleto M. DiGiusto, Sigma ’28 Frank J. Cavallaro, Theta Beta ’36 Joseph A. Sturret, Beta Zeta ’34 Charles A. Coscia, Theta ’36

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

1953–54 1954–56 1956–58 1958–60 1960–62 1962–64 1964–66 1966–68 1968–70 1970–72 1972–74 1974–76 1976–78

Charles A. Coscia, Theta ’36 Frank E. Costanzo, Nu ’30 Joseph M. D’Urso, Beta Delta ’37 Frank L. Tosi, Xi ’38 Joseph A. Scioscia, Psi ’48 Francis J. Paladino, Phi ’29 Trent J Ciarrocchi, Psi ’35 Vincent J. Muffeletto, Epsilon ’46 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Julius L. Zangrille, Beta Lambda ’49 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46 Anthony A. Nardone, Lambda ’26 Benjamin V. P. Verdile, Beta Delta ’57

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

1978–80 Anthony J. Carfang, Psi ’69 1980–82 Michael G. Zerega, Psi ’69 1982–84 Richard F. Primiano, Beta Delta ’61

Salvatore F. LaCorte, Beta ’16 Anthony J. Armore, Beta ’16 Peter J. Pirrone, Delta Joseph V. Petrelli Jr., Theta ’21 Maresca Edward S. Crudele, Kappa ’22 Peter J. Sammartino, Eta ’24 Louis Voso, Theta ’21 Frank L. Coppolo, Theta ’24 Peter J. Sammartino, Eta ’24 Charles J. Barone, Nu ’22 Francis X. Pagano, Beta ’21 Phillip J. Repino, Chi ’29 Francis Brescia, Eta ’28 Carlo M. Vannicola, Rho ’26 Joseph A. DeGuglielmo, Upsilon ’28

NATIONAL SECRETARY

1953–59 1959–59 1959–60 1960–78

Joseph A. DeGuglielmo, Upsilon ’28 Fred P. Pegnato, Sigma ’33 Joseph A. DeGuglielmo, Upsilon ’28 Adam J. DiVincenzo, Psi ’32

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Ronald L. Sme, Beta Sigma ’64 Joseph L. Rossi, Beta Phi ’80 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81 Felipe R. Martinez, Gamma Sigma ’94 Danny Thomas Jr., Beta Omicron ’72

This page sponsored by Alex Franki, Gamma Lambda 1990, through a generous donation to the Foundation.

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NATIONAL SECRETARY

2009–14 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81

GRAND QUAESTOR 1916–19 1919–21 1921–23 1923–24 1924–25 1925–26 1926–29 1929–31 1931–35 1939–43 1943–45 1945–46 1946–53

Salvatore F. LaCorte, Beta ’16 John H. Mariano, Beta Joseph X. Guzzetto, Beta ’16 Joseph X. F. Iacovino, Iota Harry Dragonetti, Lambda Enrico Coscia, Nu Peter J. Sammartino, Eta ’24 Charles J. Barone, Nu ’22 Francis X. Pagano, Beta ’21 Francis Brescia, Eta ’28 Carlo M. Vannicola, Rho ’26 Joseph J. LaMonte, Beta Beta ’38 Carlo M. Vannicola, Rho ’26

NATIONAL TREASURER

1946–53 Carlo M. Vannicola, Rho ’26 1960–78 Joseph V. Scotti, Psi ’47 VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

1978–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–84 1984–86 1986–88 1988–91 1991–92 1992–94 1994–98 1998–02 2002–04 2004–07 2007–09

Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46 Melle K. Vander Velde, Beta Mu ’67 Richard F. Primiano, Beta Delta ’61 Phillip G. Vanno Jr., Beta Iota ’70 Calvin L. Shipley, Psi ’71 Paul R. Fabrizio, Psi ’63 Anthony Cerrone, Beta Delta ’77 Aldo J. Del Sorbo, Delta ’74 Anthony Cerrone, Beta Delta ’77 Matthew J. Vislocky, Gamma Iota ’88 Joseph S. Piras, Beta Omega ’89 John Paul Venanzi, Gamma Eta ’88 Todd J. Cusato, Beta Sigma ’97 Joseph S. Piras, Beta Omega ’89

NATIONAL TREASURER

2009–11 Joseph S. Piras, Beta Omega ’89 2011–14 Richard J. Trieste, Beta Beta ’82

GRAND CHAPLAIN 1921–28 1929–33 1933–35 1935–37 1937–39 1939–41 1948–53

Paul J. Salvatore, Beta ’17 Francis J. Travaline, Lambda ’22 Raymond J. Parillo, Xi ’23 Joseph B. Larca, Kappa ’22 Victor S. Leanza, Xi ’23 Felix J. Ottaviano, Omega ’29 Fr. Salvatore Federici, Psi ’33

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

1953–68 1968–81 1984–86 1986–92 1992–96 1996–97 1997–03 2003–14

Fr. Salvatore Federici, Psi ’33 Bro. Camillus Casey, Beta Sigma ’62 A. Joseph Creston, Psi ’49 Fr. Leonard J. Tuozzolo, Psi ’61 Fr. Ronald S. Falotico, Gamma Mu ’92 Garry O. Kosteck, Beta Xi ’71 Fr. Albert T. Cervella, Beta Delta ’54 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81

GRAND HISTORIAN 1921–22 1922–23 1923–24 1924–25

Fred M. Porfilio, Beta Anthony F. Arpaia, Gamma Saverio M Flemma, Lambda ’22 Joseph D’Agostino, Pi

1925–27 1927–28 1929–33 1933–37 1937–39 1939–41

Joseph A. Nicolini, Theta ’23 Frank L. Coppolo, Theta ’24 Francis X. Pagano, Beta ’21 Lawrence Culiano, Omega Victor S. Leanza, Xi ’23 Felix J. Ottaviano, Omega ’29

NATIONAL HISTORIAN

2007–08 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81 2008–12 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82

KLEOS EDITOR 1925–33 1932–37 1937–56 1956–68 1968–78 1978–84 1984–90 1990–96 1996–98 1998–2014

Peter J. Sammartino, Eta ’24 A. U. N. Camera, Eta ’30 Vincent Larcy, Theta Beta ’29 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Santo J. Barbarino, Beta Sigma ’65 Neil J. Anastasio, Theta Beta ’73 John J. Russo, Psi ’72 Andrew J. Cripps, Beta Phi ’82 Christopher P. Pascocello, Beta Pi ’88 John J. Russo, Psi ’72

ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ross S. Alessandro**, Psi ’95 Santo J. Barbarino*, Beta Sigma ’65 Anthony V. Barbieri**, Beta Beta ’59 William Beuther, Beta Sigma ’91 Anthony J. Carfang*, Psi ’69 A. Joseph Creston*, Psi ’49 Gary D. Cuda, Beta Iota ’71 Frank J. Di Maria, Beta Eta ’92 Paul R. Fabrizio, Psi ’63 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 Anthony Falconite, Beta Eta ’87 Charles G. Fiore**, Theta Beta ’73 Alexander J. Franki**, Gamma Lambda ’90 Samuel Galasso, Beta Delta ’60 Peter Gaudiuso**, Theta Beta ’82 John J. Hadgkiss**, Beta Rho ’66 Michael P. Iacovelli**, Theta Beta ’81 Garry O. Kosteck, Beta Xi ’71 Joseph G. Malecki, Beta Chi ’83 Albert E. Palazzo*, Theta Beta ’46 Leon J. Panella, Psi ’62 Joseph C. Rahtelli**, Beta Beta ’82 Richard F. Primiano, Beta Delta ’61 Manuel Rodriguez, Gamma Sigma ’94 Joseph L. Rossi, Beta Phi ’80 John J. Russo, Psi ’72 Glenn A. Small, Beta Xi ’76 Richard J. Trieste, Beta Beta ’82 Robert J. Valeriano, Psi ’72 Gary F. Van Schaften**, Beta Lambda ’68 Julius L. Zangrille*, Beta Lambda ’50 Michael G. Zerega, Psi ’69 Joseph S. Ziccardi, Beta Delta ’53 * Founding Board ** Current Directors

ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUSTEES Neil J. Anastasio*, Theta Beta ’73 Richard Angelica**, Beta Theta ’60

Santo J. Barbarino*, Beta Sigma ’65 Anthony V. Barbieri**, Beta Beta ’59 Anthony J. Carfang, Psi ’69 Bro. Camillus Casey, Beta Sigma ’62 Jerome P. Cashman, Beta Beta ’83 Trent J. Ciarrocchi*, Psi ’35 Frank E. Costanzo*, Nu ’30 A. Joseph Creston, Psi ’49 Americus J. D’Agostino, Sigma ’27 Paul R. Fabrizio, Psi ’63 Charles G. Fiore**, Theta Beta ’73 Peter Gaudiuso**, Theta Beta ’82 John J. Hadgkiss**, Beta Rho ’66 Maurice Montaperto, Eta ’31 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46 Robert J. Palumbo, Beta Theta ’49 Leon J. Panella**, Psi ’62 Richard F. Primiano, Beta Delta ’61 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Raymo Santilli**, Psi ’85 Ronald L. Sme**, Beta Sigma ’64 Anthony O. J. Thomas**, Beta Omicron ’67 Frank L. Tosi*, Xi ’38 Carlo M. Vannicola*, Rho ’26 Benjamin V. P. Verdile, Beta Delta ’57 * Founding Board ** Current Directors

NATIONAL OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 1940 1941 1946 1947 1948 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1970 1971 1972 1973 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1977

Joseph M. Gambatese, Kappa ’31 Carlo M. Vannicola, Rho ’26 Anthony C. D’Aurora, Xi ’33 Joseph J. LaMonte, Beta Beta ’38 Vincent Larcy, Theta Beta ’29 Domenic A. Macedonia, Kappa ’29 Donato G. Mazzola, Beta Delta ’30 Frank E. Costanzo, Nu ’30 James C. Paccione, Eta ’37 Michael P. Julian, Beta Zeta ’35 Adam J. Divincenzo, Psi ’32 Bernard Lo Porto, Beta Eta Joseph J. Derrico, Beta Beta ’33 Victor C. Ciancetta, Xi ’47 Lewis J. Dirosario, Xi ’50 Horace C. Goffredo, Lambda ’26 Albert A. Zanzuccki, Beta Lambda ’58 Anthony F. Sharpe, Beta Theta ’52 Armand F. Derosa, Beta Eta ’38 Rocco Salimbene, Xi ’36 Louis T. Minutello, Psi ’48 Joseph A. Deguglielmo, Upsilon ’28 Frank J. Cavallaro, Theta Beta ’36 Matthew L. Lomonaco, Beta Delta ’42 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46 Robert M. Ciavolino, Beta Eta ’50 Joseph I. Catapano, Pi ’28 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 A. Joseph Creston, Psi ’49 Americo A. Faruolo, Beta Xi ’52 Leon J. Panella, Psi ’62 Joseph W. Randazzo, Eta ’34 Julius L. Zangrille, Beta Lambda ’49 Anthony T. O’Toole, Beta Sigma ’69 (continued on page 14)

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Alpha Phi Delta Honors More As part of the Centennial Celebration, we are recognizing brothers who have distinguished themselves professionally, philanthropically, culturally or personally. These brothers have made a significant contribution to society in their field and are worthy of separate and individual recognition for their achievements. With each issue of The Kleos, as we approach our Centennial, we will be unveiling several brothers who have been honored with membership into Century Society. To date, the Centennial Distinguished Alumni Committee has identified over 400 worthy candidates who were reviewed for this list—a testament to the breadth and depth of the contributions Alpha Phi Delta men have made in our 100 years of existence! If you feel a brother deserves to be considered for inclusion into this society and would like to let us know of their accomplishments, please drop a note to distinguished@apdfoundation.org, with as much information as possible including articles, awards, web links, etc.

Pasquale Franzese, (Lambda ’32) U.S. Army General and co-founder of Astoria General Hospital.

Dr. Franzese was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1935 and the Long Island College of Medicine (now the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine) in 1939. He enlisted in the Army in 1941.

During World War II, he rose to the permanent rank of major in the U.S. Army and commanded a medical battalion (with a temporary rank of Lt. Colonel). He received a Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart and served three years in the South Pacific where he participated in eight amphibious landings treating the wounded on the beaches while under enemy fire.

He was discharged in 1946 and refused opportunities to join medical practices in Manhattan to begin a family medical practice in the neighborhood in which he grew up in Brooklyn, which he maintained until shortly before his passing. In 1949, he was part of a consortium of doctors that founded Astoria General Hospital where he served as the hospital’s president and treasurer. The hospital grew to the point that by 1965, it served more patients and delivered more babies than any private hospital in Queens. Today, it is known as Mount Sinai Queens, part of prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital and the only community hospital to bear the Mount Sinai name. For many years, Dr. Franzese was the attending physician for New York City’s Golden Gloves boxing tournament. Dr. Franzese was a great diagnostician and a pillar of the communities that he served. The author, Ed Falco, who grew up around the block from Dr. Franzese’s office, dedicated his novel, The Family Corleone, to his family and to Dr. Franzese “who came to our houses when we were sick and took care of us, often for free or for whatever little might be offered.” While it is ironic that a testimonial to the positive effect of an Italian-American on the lives of others should come in the dedication to a book that is an example of how Italian-Americans are negatively portrayed in popular culture, it is evidence of the true and overwhelmingly positive impact that Italian Americans have had on our Country.

Gaston Gianni, (Beta Theta ’62) Long and distinguished career in government service.

Recognized and respected for his dynamic leadership Gaston graduated from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1964. He began working in the United States Government Accountability Office and rose to Associate Director. He was required to testify numerous times before congressional committees on results of audits of government agencies and programs. Nominated by President Clinton on December 20, 1995, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 29, 1996, as the first presidentially appointed

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Inspector General of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). He was sworn into office on April 29, 1996 and served both the Clinton and Bush Administrations in that position until December 30, 2004. He headed an independent organization responsible for the audit, evaluation, and investigation of all FDIC programs and operations. Mr. Gianni led and coordinated the Office of Inspector General's efforts which resulted in over 700 reports with recommended actions to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness in corporate programs and operations. In addition, the Office’s investigative work resulted in over 200 convictions and $1.6 billion in fines, restitutions and monetary recoveries. Finally, he led a culture transformation within his office that resulted in more efficient and effective internal operations and a positive working relationship with the Corporation. As a presidentially appointed Inspector General, he was a member of the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency. He served as Vice Chair of the Council from May 1999 until his retirement from federal service in December 2004.

From November 1997 to May 1999 he served as chair of the council’s Audit Committee. Upon his retirement, the Council renamed its Better Government Award in his honor. In December 1998, he was appointed to the Comptroller General’s Advisory Council on Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) for a three-year term. In February 2003, he was awarded the Association of Government Accountants’ Distinguished Federal Leadership Award. He is a member of the Association of Inspectors General, Association of Government Accountants, and the Institute of Internal Auditors, where he is a Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP). In May 2004, he received the IIA Washington Chapter’s William Taylor Distinguished Service Award.

Joseph Ralph Scalzo, (Chi ’38) Engineer, lawyer, civic leader, and renowned figure in the international amateur wrestling community.

Born in Newton, NJ, the youngest of seven children.

He was active in athletics and music at Newton High School and was New Jersey High School state wrestling champion in 1936. He continued pursuing his musical and athletic interests at Penn State University and in 1939 was a NCAA wrestling finalist.

After receiving his degree in chemical engineering in 1941, he began a 38-year career with Sun Oil. Entering the University of Toledo School of Law, he received his juris doctorate in 1948. In 1949, he founded the wrestling program at the University of Toledo. During his 16-year tenure he coached six All-Americans, an NCAA champion and a three-time Olympian. He served as coach of the United States Greco-Roman www.apd.org

Brothers in Century Society wrestling team at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and was an official at the subsequent Rome, Tokyo and Mexico City Olympics. He was a Toledo City Councilman from 1958–1960 and continued his education by attending the Columbia University Graduate School in Executive Business Administration, graduating in 1961. Active in the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), he organized the first two World Championships in wrestling held in the United States. He would become President of the National AAU in 1973 and was elected to the U.S. Olympic Board of Directors Executive Committee. He also represented the U.S. in the International Amateur Wrestling Federation. A board member of numerous civic associations including president of the Board of Trustees of Parkview Hospital and president of the Toledo Opera Association. After retiring from Sun Oil, he became a senior partner in the law firm of Scalzo and Scalzo with his son. Among the many honors he received, he was selected as a University of Toledo Outstanding Alumnus in 1957, named to the University of Toledo Athletics Hall of Fame in 1977, named a distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1987 and the AAU wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999. He and his wife Edith were the parents of six children.

Harvey Golub, (Mu ’60) Highly successful business executive and leader. Former Chairman and CEO of American Express. Philanthropist.

Born in 1939 in Brooklyn, he attended Cornell University and received his bachelor’s degree from New York University in 1961. Mr. Golub was a Senior Partner with the McKinsey and Co. international management consulting firm when he left to join American Express as President and Chief Executive Officer of its IDS Financial Services unit, now known as Ameriprise Financial. Within 10 years he was named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of American Express Company. He was instrumental in helping to transform American Express after a period of unsuccessful and unfocused diversification. He streamlined a number of operations and divested of many non-core business lines including stock brokerage, insurance, and publishing. Under his stewardship, American Express reestablished its prestige in the credit card industry and returned to profitability. He has served on numerous corporate boards including as Chairman of Campbell Soup, Executive Chairman of Ripplewood Holdings LLC, and Chairman of American International Group, Inc. in the period following the financial crisis of 2008. He is chairman of GRS partners, a private equity firm he co-founded. In addition, he has been a director of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy research. The Harvey Golub Professor of Business Leadership is endowed at New York University.

Martin Anthony Russo, (Beta Mu ’62) United States Congressman Born in Chicago, IL in 1944, he graduated from St. Ignatius in 1961 and entered De Paul University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. in 1965 and a juris doctorate in 1967. Admitted to the Illinois bar and commenced practice in Chicago and served as Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, IL from 1971–1973. In 1974, Marty was elected as a Democrat to the 94th Congress and went on to serve nine terms from 1975–1993. His tenure was distinguished by involvement in a broad range of public policy issues facing America’s businesses. These www.apd.org

issues included tax policy, federal budgets, health care, energy and environmental policy, transportation, crime, immigration, trade, telecommunications, and small business issues.

From 1979–1992, he served on the Ways and Means Committee. During his tenure, the Committee passed the Tax Reform Act of 1986. As Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health and Chairman of the Task Force on Income Security, he became a vocal advocate for affordable health care for all Americans, authoring a single-payer health care reform proposal. Mr. Russo was also appointed by the Committee on Ways and Means to be its representative to the House Budget Committee where he served from 19841990. In 1980, he became part of the House Democratic Leadership, serving as Floor Whip and a member of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee; and in 1976, joined the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he served until 1979 and was on the Subcommittees on Oversight and Investigations, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transportation. From 1975–1978, Mr. Russo served on the Small Business Committee, where he was a member of the Subcommittee on Regulation, Business Opportunities and Technology. When first elected to Congress, Mr. Russo was named to the House Judiciary Committee where he served on the Immigration Subcommittee and the Criminal Justice Subcommittee. He also served on the Select Committee on Aging. Following his terms in Congress, he joined the lobbying firm Cassidy & Associates, rising to the position of CEO. He left in 2010 and started Russo Capitol Strategies. He serves as a board member of the American-Australian Leadership Dialogue, on the Congressional Fiscal Leadership Council (CFLC) of the Campaign to Fix the Debt, and on the Advisory Board of the Leadership Institute at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Cal.

Joseph D. D’Annunzio, (Tau ’48) CEO, Infrastructure expert, philanthropist.

Joe was one of four brothers who reactivated Tau Chapter at MIT in 1948 following its WWII hiatus. A young engineer, Joe graduated with his bachelor’s degree and joined the family construction business. Later, Joe formed his own D’Annunzio & Sons infrastructure business. Joe grew D’Annunzio & Sons into a construction powerhouse in the New York and New Jersey area. Construction of several runways and taxiways at Newark’s Liberty Airport is synonymous with the D’Annunzio name. The firm built the control tower at LaGuardia Airport. Many of the highways, bridges and interchanges in the tri state area bear the firm’s seal. The firm developed a mixing process that is now that standard in highway construction. Utility infrastructure, however, is where the firm earned its reputation. Joe engineered and constructed major utility, water and port authority projects from Virginia to Maine.

Wintering in Naples, Fla., Joe and his wife Viola were prime movers behind the establishment of the Naples Italian American Foundation that supports numerous charitable organizations in the southwest Florida area. Joe founded and continues to organize the Italian American Open, a regional golf event supporting the Special Olympics. Joe served in the U.S. Army and is a Gold Sponsor of the Alpha Phi Delta Centennial.

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1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Anthony Cavuto, Beta Delta ’52 Trent J. Ciarrocchi, Psi ’35 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 Benedict A. Colombi, Kappa ’30 Paul R. Fabrizio, Psi ’63 Michael J. Flott, Beta Lambda ’71 Jerome P. Cashman, Beta Beta ’83 Samuel Catanzano, Nu ’49 Garry O. Kosteck, Beta Xi ’71 Calvin L. Shipley, Psi ’71 Ronald L. Sme, Beta Sigma ’64 Anthony J. Carfang, Psi ’69 Richard F. Primiano, Beta Delta ’61 Charles G. Fiore, Theta Beta ’73 John J. Russo, Psi ’72 Michael G. Zerega, Psi ’69 Joseph L. Rossi, Beta Phi ’80 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82 Samuel Galasso, Beta Delta ’60 Frank Riccardo, Beta Xi ’67 Robert J. Valeriano, Psi ’72 Gerald A. Smulski, Psi ’70 John J. Hadgkiss, Beta Rho ’66 Vincent N. Verdile, Beta Phi ’86 Danny Thomas Jr., Beta Omicron ’72 Manuel Rodriguez, Gamma Sigma ’94 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81 Thomas J. Carroll, Chi ’80 Evan Sottosanti, Beta Eta ’88 Peter Gaudiuso, Theta Beta ’82 Douglas A. Sundo, Psi ’75 Santo J. Barbarino, Beta Sigma ’65 Robert DeVito, Gamma Iota ’85 Michael P. Iacovelli, Theta Beta ’81

NATIONAL OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 1940 1941 1943 1946 1948 1950 1951 1952 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966

James C. Paccione, Eta ’37 Joseph R. Scalzo, Chi ’40 Paul F. Cerchiara, Nu ’42 Alfred R. Cocumelli, Beta Zeta ’41 Richard A. Curto, Chi ’42 Henry Digiorgio, Theta Beta Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Anthony R. Morici, Beta Mu ’51 Patrick Gabriele, Beta Eta ’51 John W. Pelino, Psi ’51 Carmine L. Serafini, Beta Theta ’50 Anthony F. Sharpe, Beta Theta ’52 Frederick Corrieri, Psi ’52 Michael J. Minella, Beta Theta ’54 Robert A. Pagnanelli, Beta Theta ’55 John C. Palermo, Psi ’55 Samuel J. Lalama, Beta Omicron ’57 Louis Spadaccini, Delta ’59 John J. Mascio, Beta Theta ’59 Albert A. Pisterzi, Beta Mu ’60 Charles V. Conte, Sigma ’63 Richard F. Gaylord, Beta Theta ’62 Arthur G. Esch, Chi ’64

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BROTHERS OF HONOR

Santo J. Barbarino, Beta Sigma ’65 Carmen F. Federico, Beta Iota ’65 Mark L. Failla, Beta Sigma ’67 Gary F. Van Schaften, Beta Lambda ’68 Ed Comas, Psi ’69 James P. Muir, Beta Omicron ’68 John D. Beattie, Beta Xi ’72 Charles G. Fiore, Theta Beta ’73 Jeffrey T. Mangone, Psi ’73 Russell T. Pugh, Beta Xi ’73 Thomas C. Farina, Beta Beta ’76 William J. Fennimore, Beta Xi ’75 W. James Flanagan, Beta Iota ’77 David Tammaro, Beta Omicron ’80 Joseph L. Rossi, Beta Phi ’80 Edward O. Ricottone, Beta Omega ’81 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82 Chris Pinchiaroli, Beta Omega ’83 Frank D. Farina, Beta Omega ’82 Mario DiBiase, Beta Eta ’85 Joseph P. Narciso, Gamma Lambda ’87 Andrew M. Cozzolino, Beta Beta ’87 Christopher F. Perfetto, Beta Eta ’89 Jeffrey C. Breen, Gamma Sigma ’89 Daniel Cimmino, Gamma Nu ’90 Dhanraj Persad, Beta Eta ’90 Robert J. Capuano, Beta Rho ’92 William J. Parkin, Delta Xi ’92 John A. Handiboe, Gamma Delta ’95 Ross S. Alessandro, Psi ’95 Todd J. Cusato, Beta Sigma ’97 Todd J. Cusato, Beta Sigma ’97 Christopher Shipley, Psi ’99 Shaun R. Foote, Chi ’99 Reggie Jackson, Delta Psi ’02 Christopher A.Mancusi,Gamma Sigma ’02 Thomas L. Rock, Beta Rho ’01 Joseph Iglesias, Gamma Rho ’03 Salvatore A. Flagiello, Gamma Rho ’06 Andrew Dunn, Beta Sigma ’05 Lawrence Cittadino, Gamma Mu ’06 Vincent Pullara, Gamma Rho ’07 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Delta Theta ’07 Dylan Thomas, Beta Omicron ’08 Nicholas Tommasini, Beta Beta ’10

VINCENT LARCY AWARD 1983 1985 1986 1988 1989 1994

Joseph W. Randazzo, Eta ’34 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 Neil J. Anastasio, Theta Beta ’73 Paul R. Fabrizio, Psi ’63 Fr. James S. Lentini, Beta Sigma ’81 John J. Russo, Psi ’72

PITTSBURGH ALUMNI CLUB OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

Fr. Salvatore Federici, Psi ’33 Adam J. Divincenzo, Psi ’32 Joseph V. Scotti, Psi ’47 Frederick A. Bissel, Pi ’30 Nicholas A. Angelini, Psi ’41

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Anthony R. Scotti, Nu ’42 Dominic B. Tarquinio, Beta Delta ’79 Sidney E. Aurilio, Psi ’47 Santo A. Collura, Psi ’42 A. Joseph Creston, Psi ’49 Louis T. Minutello, Psi ’48 Frank E. Costanzo, Nu ’30 Leon J. Panella, Psi ’62 Julius L. Zangrille, Beta Lambda ’49 Phillip B. Buzzelli, Psi ’61 Frank R. Rubolino, Psi ’56 Paul R. Fabrizio, Psi ’63 Ronald A. Gasbarro, Psi ’57 Jerome Deriso, Psi ’62 Calvin L. Shipley, Psi ’71 Samuel Catanzano, Nu ’49 John J. Russo, Psi ’72 Rodney L. Belsky, Psi ’71 Raymond E. Sasselli, Psi ’61 Robert J. Valeriano, Psi ’72 John J. Liotta, Psi ’56 Richard A. Mellick, Psi ’55 Rocco Muffi, Psi ’65 Thomas G. Noschese, Chi ’68 Gerald A. Smulski, Psi ’70 John J. Hadgkiss, Beta Rho ’66 Paul F. Russo, Beta Omicron ’88 Leonard S. Oddo, Beta Rho ’67 Richard M. Gagliardo, Beta Rho ’68 Charles Liberatore, Psi ’60 Douglas A. Sundo, Psi ’75 Ned B. Cash, Psi ’63 Mark A. Belsky, Psi ’74 Ross S. Alessandro, Psi ’95 Christopher Shipley, Psi ’99 Anthony F. Williams, Psi ’77

PITTSBURGH ALUMNI CLUB ADAM DIVINCENZO AWARD 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 2011 2013

Joseph W. Denardo, Psi ’50 Anthony J. Carfang, Psi ’69 John P. Pro, Psi ’48 Michael G. Zerega, Psi ’69 Domenic T. Colarosa, Psi ’46 Donato DeFelice, Psi ’57 Joseph A. Mosso, Psi ’51 Norman A. Armenti, Psi ’56 Joseph F. D’Andrea, Psi ’52 Panfilo Dicenzo, Psi ’68 Fr. Leonard J. Tuozzolo, Psi ’61 Anthony F. Williams, Psi ’77 Rex P. Gatto, Psi ’67 Leonard L. Labriola, Psi ’58 Anthony R. Iole, Psi ’48 Francis M. Prezioso, Psi ’56 Anthony A. Sallo, Psi ’63 Fr. John W. Skirtich, Psi ’82 Thomas J. Balestrieri, Psi ’60

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PITTSBURGH ALUMNI CLUB PROFILO IN CORAGGIO 2013 Raymo Santilli, Psi ’85

PITTSBURGH ALUMNI CLUB OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013

Guerrino A. Ruta, Psi ’74 Douglas A. Sundo, Psi ’75 Joseph P. Bell, Psi ’77 Oreste V. Scioscia, Psi ’78 Joseph R. Nardini, Psi ’79 Kenneth D. Selvaggi, Psi ’79 Eric M. Wright, Gamma Delta ’80 Paul T. Okonak, Gamma Delta ’81 Gregg S. Jaynes, Gamma Delta ’82 Frank Fuscaldo, Pi ’59 Douglas L. Storck, Gamma Delta ’85 Peter Fuscaldo, Psi ’84 Raymo Santilli, Psi ’85 Brian L. Chesmer, Gamma Delta ’88 Bryan Maltony, Gamma Delta ’89 Paul J. Derubeis, Psi ’89 Andrew G. Lamboley, Psi ’89 John J. Nolan, Psi ’91 Robert J. Capuano, Beta Rho ’92 Aaron M. McBride, Psi ’92 Timothy S. Glasspool, Beta Rho ’94 John A. Handiboe, Gamma Delta ’95 Ross S. Alessandro, Psi ’95 Christopher Moran, Beta Rho ’96 Jon P. Blanchette, Psi ’97 Christopher Shipley, Psi ’99 Matthew D. Simon, Psi ’99 Michael Sundo, Psi ’00 Matthew Gornick, Psi ’01 Thomas L. Rock, Beta Rho ’01 Daniel R. Schaus, Psi ’06 Nicholas J. Prenatt, Psi ’05 Robert Klein, Psi ’07 Nicholas J. Bell, Psi ’08 Brandon E. Konieczny, Psi ’08 Travis Weaver, Psi ’09 Matt M. Bondi, Psi ’10

THIRD DISTRICT OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 1966 1967 1967 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1981 1982

Bro. Camillus Casey, Beta Sigma ’62 Joseph J. Derrico, Beta Beta ’33 Frank J. Cavallaro, Theta Beta ’36 Robert M. Ciavolino, Beta Eta ’50 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’46 Joseph I. Catapano, Pi ’28 Stanley W. Raffa, Delta ’49 Americo A. Faruolo, Beta Xi ’52 Anthony H. Sarno, Beta Pi ’59 Joseph W. Randazzo, Eta ’34 Anthony T. O’Toole, Beta Sigma ’69 Francis J. Paladino, Phi ’29 Vincent Palazzo, Theta Beta ’71 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 Ronald L. Sme, Beta Sigma ’64

1983 Joseph J. Derrico, Beta Beta ’63 1984 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’75 1985 Michael Ceciliani, Theta Beta ’78 1986 Jerome P. Cashman, Beta Beta ’83 1987 Garry O. Kosteck, Beta Xi ’71 1988 Edward Mucci, Beta Sigma ’83 1989 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82 1989-W John Catapano, Gamma Nu ’88 1989-E Ronald L. Sme, Beta Sigma ’64

THIRD DISTRICT OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 1970 Ralph M. Valvano, Beta Sigma ’68 1971 Mark L. Failla, Beta Sigma ’67 1972 Alexander B. Fafara Jr., Beta Xi ’69 1973 James F. McKenna, Beta Sigma ’70 1974 John D. Beattie, Beta Xi ’72 1975 Charles G. Fiore, Theta Beta ’73 1976 Neil J. Anastasio, Theta Beta ’73 1977 Russell T. Pugh, Beta Xi ’73 1977 Frank A. Marino, Beta Sigma ’75 1978 Emil Coscarelli, Theta Beta ’74 1978 Pat J. Faiella, Beta Sigma ’75 1979 Albert E. Palazzo, Theta Beta ’75 1980 William J. Fennimore, Beta Xi ’75 1981 John Dickman, Beta Xi ’76 1982 Mark Torrente, Beta Sigma ’79 1983 Glenn A. Small, Beta Xi ’76 1984 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Beta Beta ’82 1985 Michael C. Manniello, Theta Beta ’83 1986 Frank D. Farina, Beta Omega ’82 1986 Luigi Evangelista, Theta Beta ’83 1988 Mario DiBiase, Beta Eta ’85 1989-E Michael Deninno, Beta Pi ’86 1989-N Paul J. Turner, Beta Beta ’86 1989-W Joseph P. Narciso, Gamma Lambda ’87 1990-E Franklyn Liberatore, Beta Pi’ 87 1990-N Andrew M. Cozzolino, Beta Beta ’87 1990-W Nicholas M. Franki, Gamma Lambda ’87

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Peter Gaudiuso, Theta Beta ’82 Salvatore A. Flagiello, Gamma Rho ’06 Santo J. Barbarino, Beta Sigma ’65 Todd J. Cusato, Beta Sigma ’97 Paul E. Zammit, Gamma Sigma ’03

NYC DISTRICT OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Joseph Iglesias, Gamma Rho ’03 Salvatore A. Flagiello, Gamma Rho ’06 Andrew Dunn, Beta Sigma ’05 Robert A. DiDonato, Beta Sigma ’06 Vincent Pullara, Gamma Rho ’07 Robert A. DiDonato, Beta Sigma ’06 Anthony Rodrick, Gamma Rho ’09 Anthony J. Galli, Theta Beta ’12

HUDSON VALLEY DISTRICT OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 2011 Rodney J. Ragucci, Gamma Xi ’89 2012 Robert DeVito, Gamma Iota ’85

HUDSON VALLEY DISTRICT OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 2011 Joseph C. Rahtelli, Delta Theta ’07

YOUNGSTOWN ALUMNI CLUB A.B. FLASK AWARD Joseph Donofrio, Beta Omicron ’51 Donald M. Nolfi, Beta Omicron ’53 Carl A. Nunziato, Beta Omicron ’56 Michael Roncone, Beta Omicron ’57 Peter P. Chila, Beta Omicron ’61 George G. Guarnieri, Beta Omicron ’67 Danny Thomas Jr., Beta Omicron ’72

YOUNGSTOWN ALUMNI CLUB LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2010 Joseph Donofrio, Beta Omicron ’51 2012 Peter P. Chila, Beta Omicron ’61

DELAWARE VALLEY ALUMNI CLUB MAN OF THE YEAR

YOUNGSTOWN ALUMNI CLUB DANNY THOMAS JR. SERVICE AWARD

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2011 Danny Thomas Jr., Beta Omicron ’72 2012 George G. Guarnieri, Beta Omicron ’67

Alfred J. Dibona, Beta Delta ’54 Edward Magliocco, Beta Delta ’50 Samuel Galasso, Beta Delta ’60 Joseph F. Manzo, Beta Delta ’63 Michael A. Digiuseppe, Delta ’65 Anthony R. Campione, Beta Delta ’64 Donald M. Luciano, Beta Delta ’57 Alexander Angelo, Beta Delta ’56 Joseph S. Ziccardi, Beta Delta ’53 Charles J. Mancini, Beta Delta ’56 Joseph L. Casadonte, Beta Delta ’56 Mark J. Chilutti, Beta Delta ’87 Joseph J. DiMento, Beta Delta ’57

NYC DISTRICT OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 2006 Anthony C. Saraceno, Gamma Sigma ’02 2007 Robert A. Landi, Gamma Sigma ’02 2008 Evan Sottosanti, Beta Eta ’88

YOUNGSTOWN ALUMNI CLUB UNSUNG HERO AWARD 2012 George P. Pavlich, Beta Omicron ’70

LONG ISLAND ALUMNI CLUB MAN OF THE YEAR 2008 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013

Joseph W. Randazzo, Eta ’34 Paul E. Zammit, Gamma Sigma ’03 Frank J. Messina, Beta Eta ’93 Todd J. Cusato, Beta Sigma ’97 Michael A. Mangino, Beta Pi ’70 Michael P. Young, Beta Eta ’85

NORTH JERSEY ALUMNI CLUB OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 2012 Titon Rudra, Delta Omicron ’07

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100 Years Centennial Countdown

BY JOSEPH BELL, PSI 1977

Centennial Update t’s here. We are now, officially, in the year of our Centennial as a brotherhood. So how would YOU like to participate in what has been planned as a year full of celebrations? Many of our chapters and alumni clubs have planned to recognize this auspicious milestone during their own social events and reunions.

The next big event we can all share is, of course, the Centennial Gala taking place in Washington, D.C., April 4–6, 2014. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime occasion to toast Alpha Phi Delta in great style. It begins with a President’s reception on Friday, April 4, at the prestigious Cosmos Club. The next day, Saturday the 5th, a luxurious Gala Reception and Dinner Dance will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Mayflower. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by the Chrystal Strings Trio, the Sterling Brass Quintet and the Sterling Dance Band.

Sunday morning, the brothers will gather for a farewell Mass and Communion Breakfast at Washington’s Holy Rosary Church.

Here’s the most important part: The generosity of alumni sponsors has made it possible to allow two undergraduate brothers from each chapter to attend Saturday’s Dinner Dance free of charge. It cannot be stressed enough that every brother, young and old, is invited to enjoy the Gala and all other Centennial celebrations. So far, more than 300 brothers and their significant others have made reservations to attend. Hotel accommodations are still available at the Mayflower Renaissance for $169 per night.

(That is a huge discount from the usual nightly room rate of over $400.)

For more information about the Centennial Gala and all the other activities (a golf outing, Potomac sightseeing tour, etc.) being planned for that wonderful weekend, go to www.apfounda tion.org/gala. Online reservations will be accepted until February 1, 2014. If you have specific questions, Brother Vito Palermo (Beta Beta ’59) is serving as the “help desk” for this event. You may reach him at Palermo@apdfoundation.org or (774) 549-9346.

After the Gala, the next signature event will be the Centennial Grand Convention. It takes place August 13-17, in Harrisburg, Pa. Anyone who attended the most recent convention knows how jam-packed this four day weekend is with wonderful events and overflowing fraternal camaraderie. The brunch recognizing brothers who are military veterans and the Alumni Emeritus Luncheon, for those celebrating 50 years or more in our Fraternity, have become very popular. For this special Centennial Celebration, we are having nightly entertainment and holding a Grand Ball Saturday night featuring brothers Vito DiSalvo and Greg Grenek and the We Three Band.

So much history. So many incredible memories. So much promise for the future. Yes, brother, it’s time to celebrate it all…and you’re invited.

While we hope you are able to join us for these wonderful events, there are other ways to sport your pride in our Centennial Celebration. One tangible way to proclaim your pride in Alpha Phi Delta is our new Fraternity credit card. With each new enrollment, a donation is made to the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation. To apply for a card, go to: www.apdfoundation.org/creditcard. How about proudly displaying our letters for all to see? There is a growing selection of merchandise is now available, touting your pride in your Fraternity. Shop for the latest Centennial gear at http://shop.apdshop.com.

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Looking Back in History This is the ninth in a series of history snippets looking back on our first 100 years, by decade. The series will move backward in time. By John Russo, Kleos Editor.

Highlighting the 1920s 1920…The start of the “Roaring ’20s” saw the fraternity truly become national—growing from three chapters to 25 by the end of the decade.

Delta Chapter at Brooklyn Polytechnic, was founded as the fourth chapter in April. There is no record of a convention being held in 1920.

1921… Beta men were the strength of the early fraternity and called the third convention in February. Of the four chapters in existence, Alpha was not in attendance. Robert Santangelo of Beta was elected as the third Grand Consul. Expansion started the fraternity on a roll with Epsilon (Buffalo), Zeta (Renssalaer), Eta (CCNY), Theta (NYU) and Iota (Union) all brought into the fold.

1922… Joseph Guzzetto, Beta, was elected Grand Consul. Founder Ferdinand DiBartolo was elected Grand Pro-Consul. Kappa Chapter at Case Western became the western most chapter. Expansion continued with Lambda (Penn), Mu (Cornell), and Nu (Pitt) bringing the young fraternity to 13 chapters.

1923… A Grand Ball was held at the council meeting. Nu Chapter introduced the fraternity handclap. Joseph Petrelli of Theta was elected the fifth Grand Consul. The west was solidified with expansion at Xi (Ohio State), Omicron (Michigan) and Pi (WVU). A Christmas week council meeting elected Louis Rinaldi of Iota as Grand Consul.

1924…Growth was slowed as no new entities were brought in. While national in name, the fraternity was struggling with 16 independent entities. The fraternity was insolvent by the end of the year with dues hard to collect to cover national expenses. In order to handle a national fraternity, the end of year council meeting established three regions and Grand Pro-Consuls to lead them. John Pasta of Beta was unanimously elected Grand Consul. A rule was enacted that henceforth only alumni could serve this position.

1925… John Pasta worked to correct the fraternity’s financial woes.

The first fraternity directory was compiled. Ben Marsicano of Theta was elected as Grand Consul and would be the first to serve two terms consecutively.

1926…Marsicano became the first leader to travel throughout the fraternity (a much tougher task in those days), and it took a toll on his health as he broke down and had to recuperate in Pittsburgh for six weeks. Council met over Christmas week and the officers for the first time remained the same. Rho Chapter was chartered at Carnegie Tech.

1927…The fraternity’s name and pin were registered as trademarks.

National Council meeting was held over Labor Day weekend and elected Dr. Charles Barone of Nu as Grand Consul. Sigma Chapter was established at Boston.

1928…Dr. Barone, a highly respected professor at Pitt, gave the fraternity a finishing touch with dignity and poise. New chapters were established at MIT (Tau) and Harvard (Upsilon).

1929… The first alumni club charter was granted to Cleveland and alumni groups were fostered in 13 large cities. The fraternity had a great expansion year with five charters at Alabama (Phi), Penn State (Chi), Duquesne (Psi), Rochester (Omega) and Manhattan (Beta Beta). Peter Sammartino of Eta was elected Grand Consul. The Magazine of Alpha Phi Delta was introduced by Sammartino (in 1930 it was renamed The Kleos).

The first definitive history of the fraternity celebrating 15 years was compiled by Francis Pagano. www.apd.org

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Celebrating Columbus Day

ABOVE: More than 170 APD brothers, family, friends and pledges from the New York City area marches up 5th Avenue in the annual NYC Columbus Day parade in October. A great time was had and the group took time out to pose for this photo at the end of the parade. Next year for our centennial celebration the group is hoping to bring back the APD float that they had a few years ago, so mark your calendars now!

LEFT: Psi Chapter and the Pittsburgh Alumni Club march in the Columbus Day Parade in Pittsburgh on October 12.

In 2011, the local fraternity Delta Psi Omega transitioned over to become the Epsilon Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Delta crossing over with 83 undergraduate and alumni brothers. With a prosperous foundation from their local roots and the drive to excel, the alumni of Epsilon Gamma formed the Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association. The association not only has a powerful influence on the undergraduate chapter, but it is also very involved with the Long Island Alumni Club. Epsilon Gamma alumni that hold executive positions in LIAC include: Vice President George Romero, Secretary Tom Ballato, Chaplain Mitch Serraino and Historian Brian Cutaia.

Led by President Mitch Serraino, the Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association also works hand in hand with their undergraduate counterpart to form a very exclusive bond. St. Joseph’s College is very unique due to the fact that it is a commuter school. Once brothers graduate, they remain active with their chapter because a majority of the brothers still live on Long Island. Undergraduate events such as Casino Night will draw in 15-20 alumni. Another event like St. Joe’s Idol is based on the popular television program “American Idol,” and it features alumni as hosts and judges. Alumni events such as a pot luck dinner/ food drive and a family picnic draws in 15-20 undergraduates. The combined spring event which draws in our biggest attendance and raises the most money is www.apd.org

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The Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association

Epsilon Gamma alumni and undergrads gather. our annual Dion Arroyo Scholarship Dinner. It is led by Anthony Powell, Mitch Serraino, George Romero and Sam Bifulco, and we hope to have our biggest attendance yet! This year we chose to hold it at Lombardi’s on the Bay located at 600 South Ocean Ave, Patchogue NY. General tickets are $75 per person, and undergraduate tickets are $60 per person.

The event will be held Friday, February 28. We hope you could make it!

The Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association is proud of what it has become and looks to only improve throughout the years!

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100 Years Centennial Countdown

Artwork by Greg Argese

100 Years. . . Through the Presidents We continue to celebrate the Alpha Phi Delta Centennial with an ongoing look at our leaders through history. As you recall, we are now in 1924. Debt and threats of lawsuits surround Alpha Phi Delta, 16 chapters have virtually no connection to a national fraternity. Could the next group of Presidents rise up to this challenge and save Alpha Phi Delta? —By Neil Anastasio, Theta Beta ’73

The Builders Louis J. Rinaldi, 1924 Iota Chapter Founder, Union College The last of the undergraduate presidents, he only served 11 months in office. He was the founder of Iota Chapter in New York.

During his term, legislation was passed declaring that only graduates could serve as President of 〈⌽⌬. Also, the fraternity was split into districts for the first time, in an effort to promote fraternal contact. Brother Rinaldi subsequently served in WWI and went on to graduate Albany Law School in 1926.

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“Thus, we find the Fraternity at the end of 1924 practically demoralized and disintegrated financially. The delegates perceived that the Fraternity was not being administered as it should….they attacked their problems in a serious and sensible manner, and with a spirit of good fellowship.”

John Pasta, 1925

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Beta Chapter, Columbia University

Faced with the serious and difficult task of saving the Fraternity, he discovered after his election un-fraternal spirit, chapter schism, no cohesion or cooperation and chapters simply doing whatever they pleased. With patience, tact and diplomacy, he eliminated these conditions by the end of his administration.

Chapter correspondence began (called Chapter Letters), standardized forms were developed, the first financial audit of finances occurred, The Ticker was published—the first official publication of 〈⌽⌬ and Kleos predecessor. Official rituals were developed, and the NIC, National Inter-fraternity Conference, admission processes began as did the copyrighting of the name “Alpha Phi Delta.” In addition, alumni clubs were encouraged to form and a complete revision of the Constitution was accomplished.

He found a house divided against itself, and left it, after only one year, a harmonious organization well on the road to greater progress.”

Benjamin Marsicano, 1926–1927 Theta Chapter, New York University

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and 〈⌽⌬ gained admission to the NIC. His term in office represented the first time that a president served for two years.

He established ongoing contact with all chapters through extensive travel, but that travel took its toll.

His health broke down in Pittsburgh, were he spent six weeks under the watchful care of Brother Dr. Charles Barone, Nu (University of Pittsburgh), recuperating at his home. This recuperation resulted in not only a strong personal friendship, but it brought 〈⌽⌬’s East and West closer together.

“In due time our Fraternity pins came. Did we not walk for hours and hours with our left hand in the pocket of our trousers to draw back the left front of our coats, so we could show our Alpha Phi Delta pin?”

—Founder Cesidio A. Guarini, Alpha Chapter (Syracuse University) 1929

Dr. Charles J. Barone, 1927–1929 Nu Chapter, University of Pittsburgh

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The beginning of his administration found the Fraternity well-functioning and on firm footing. Eminently successful as the Medical Director of Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, he was one of the nation’s foremost obstetricians. As a university professor, he expended his energies along idealistic lines. He began the first efforts to raise the scholarship standing of the undergraduates.

Added to 〈⌽⌬ were chapters at Alabama, Duquesne, Harvard, MIT, Penn State and Rochester University.

During his term, the mother chapter Alpha (Syracuse) had “…Alpha Phi Delta…the only Italianits suspension lifted and the first American heritage organization of Alumni Club Charter was issued 100% college men.” to the Cleveland Alumni Club.

—Dr. Peter Sammartino, 10th National The two Theta Chapters were President (1989) adopted at New York University (NYU uptown Theta, and NYU downtown Theta Beta), and the first Fraternity Song Book was published.

On September 4, 1929, a most progressive and successful administration ended, with 〈⌽⌬ attaining its highest standards to date.

Dr. Peter Sammartino, 1929–1931 Eta Chapter, City College of New York

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Perhaps the most accomplished of 〈⌽⌬s leaders, he literally founded Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Under his administration, he continued the work he started in the Barone administration by standardizing many fraternity activities. He expected chapters to report their activities regularly, standardized pledging and wrote The Dokime, our universal pledging manual. He also developed standardized induction procedures, a new ritual for installation of new chapters, and undergraduate leadership development pro-

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References and quotes from The History of Alpha Phi Delta, editions 1974 and 2001

grams. Also, during his tenure, the first official Kleos was distributed.

More than any previous President, Dr. Sammartino’s vision of 〈⌽⌬ promoted ideals that he held dear—scholastic achievement and love of 〈⌽⌬. His administration set the standards for organization and procedure for years to come.

Only a disaster of historic proportion could stop Alpha Phi Delta now.

“A national survey of universities was conducted…encouraging young men of Italian extraction to organize.”

Francis X. Pagano, 1935–1937 Eta Chapter, City College of New York

His experience, combined with may previous years of unofficial service, made him more than ready to assume the helm of 〈⌽⌬. He had previously begun recording the history of the fraternity as Grand Historian. Thus begins a tradition of electing Presidents having earned the right to leadership by serving in national positions prior to election.

Beta Gamma (College of William and Mary), having voluntarily violated the policy prohibiting non-Italian Americans, accepts revocation of their chapter charter.

“(Once again) the “Nationality Question” was posed for legislative action. With the difficulties presented by the Depression, the question of the “Open Door” came up more frequently for lively discussion.

The Great Depression Years With the net worth of 〈⌽⌬ at $19.27, the Fraternity once again looked for the leadership of the man who led it through the crisis following WWI.

Dr. Paul J. Salvatore, 1931–1933 Beta Chapter, Columbia University

Nu Chapter, University of Pittsburgh

Hon. Frank Traveline, Jr., 1937–1939

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The only man to have been elected President twice in non-consecutive years, he took the helm of a fraternity facing annihilation as the economy crumbled. A well knit, harmonious and prosperous fraternity with a bright future suffered the fate of most fraternities---declining membership and disintegration.

What would save 〈⌽⌬ would be a concept we depend on even today—volunteerism and decentralization. Salvatore demanded that all officers give more serious attention to their work, depend on the seven alumni clubs to attend to their local chapter, and ask District Governors to step up locally.

Regional conventions replaced the “Salvatore met this crisis National Convention. The previous with indomitable courage efforts directed toward expansion and determination.” gave way to a policy of retrenchment in order for 〈⌽⌬ to survive.

Gerard Chirichigno, 1933–1935

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A prominent lawyer in New Jersey, he was the first Italian American elected to the state legislature in Southern N.J. At the age of 32, he served as N.J.’s Speaker of the House. He used his considerable talents to formally assess the status of 〈⌽⌬, traveling to each District and producing a 19-point plan of action. Awards and honors, fiscal responsibility, consistent teachings and scholastic achievement were all identified as areas in need of attention. In short, he found that the 〈⌽⌬ experience appeared to end when college was over. The concept of “Life Membership” was floated to change that thinking.

“Too many of our members, undergraduate and alumni, consider the Fraternity only as a college experience and as a medium of getting what fun and personal benefit is possible.” —Philip Respino

Victor S. Leanza, 1939–1941 Xi Chapter, Ohio State University

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Born in Italy in 1900, he migrated to the US and founded both our chapter at Ohio State and eventually the Cleveland Alumni Club. As a lawyer of considerable reputation in Cleveland, he held many positions in 〈⌽⌬ and authored the History of APD for 1930–1939.

Upon taking office as President, 〈⌽⌬ was barely doing better than holding its own. Again, the emphasis was on Life Membership as a mechanism to endow The Kleos and other publication costs. The previous efforts to improve scholastic standings of the chapters finally began to bear fruit. Chapters were rejuvenated and an official expansion committee was formed.

After a contested election, an era of cordiality was ushered in by Brother Chirichigno.

However, the effects of the Great Depression continued to be felt. Older brothers could not afford the time to serve 〈⌽⌬, and younger brothers could not afford the money required. Chapter visitations were far apart and supervision occurred only through occasional correspondence. By 1933, it was clear that expansion, while the life blood of 〈⌽⌬, needed certain standards. Minimum requirements of a petitioning colony were hence established. Once “He instituted the Midyear Executive Committee Beta Eta (Brooklyn College) meetings which were held at a chapter house, in was installed, it would be 14 such an atmosphere of fraternal good will that years until the next chapter the chapters were inspired to conduct their was born.

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December 7, 1941, coming in all its infamy, destroyed all thoughts of expansion. As all men enrolled in the military, it became evident that Alpha Phi Delta would move into a selfpreservation mode, trying desperately against all odds to hold its present position. In order to survive, yet again, great men with bold ideas would need to surface. Who would they be and could they rise to the challenges that lie ahead? Stay tuned to The Kleos as our series continues in the next installment of “100 Years… The Presidents.”

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ALUMNI NEWS

Bring LIAC Back!

The Long Island Alumni Club (LIAC), which used to be the gem of Alpha Phi Delta in the ’60s and ’70s, is alive and eager to claim the title it once had. LIAC had set the example of what every Alumni Club should strive for. The meetings were packed with an overabundance of attendees, an unbelievable scholarship fund, and an excellent communication strategy through phone calls and newsletters. The John J. Pasta Scholarship Fund used to raise as much as $15,000. That was enough to buy a house back in those days. There used to be District Attorneys and Congressman attending and speaking at meetings. The Club was truly remarkable and a force to be reckoned with. Throughout the years members began to age such as Joe Capatano (LIAC Founder) and Joseph Randazzo, who still bleeds purple at the age of 99. In the late 1990s and 2000s, LIAC had lost a lot of its luster. Members got older and moved away and the club held on to existence through the efforts and perseverance of brothers like Abdul Gaibi, Todd Cusato, Mike Mangino and Frank Messina, who used to be the only brothers at meetings. When it seemed like all was lost and the club was about to fold, the winds of change shifted and entities started to appear and grow out of nowhere.

The Epsilon Gamma Chapter was founded in 2011, with nearly 80 undergraduates and alumni. The Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association and the Gamma Omicron Alumni Association both arose as well. Now, a new colony was formed at SUNY Farmingdale. There are more projects underway. The Long Island Alumni Club is back with fresh new faces led by the honorable Frank Messina. Meetings are once again packed and the club has the support of many new and older alumni looking to get back into the fraternal mix. After laying out a new foundation for the club, Messina, now in his second year as president hopes to bring the John J. Pasta Scholarship to the next level, get LIAC back to being the powerhouse Alumni Club of its heyday and to lead the Club back to winning the coveted Outstanding Alumni Club of the Year Award. —Submitted by Brian Cutaia, LIAC Historian.

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The Gamma Rho Alumni Association (Baruch) holds their annual Fantasy Football draft in September in the backyard of NYC West District Governor Sal Flagiello.

Beta Omicron (Youngstown) Brother Joe Paloski, runs for a local office in Canfield, Ohio. One weekend a number of his fellow alumni from 2004 campaigned for him. Those pictured are (from top left): Klynt Maston, Bill D’Amico, Gary DiLisio, (from bottom left) Adam Fill, Joe Paloski, Matt Thomas, and Jake Penk. Unfortunately Brother Paloski did not win.

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Midwest District Governor Jim Miller, Psi ’73, and Psi undergrad chapter president Matt Silva pose for a photo after being inducted into the Order of Omega on November 20, 2013, at Duquesne University. The Order of Omega is a national honor society that honors leaders of the Greek Fraternity system.

RIGHT: Thirty five Psi (Duquesne) alumni from five decades were treated to a suite time at a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game in September at Consol Energy Center. The event was organized by James Santilli, Psi ‘87, Vice President of Marketing for the Penguins.

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Theta Beta Alumnus Honored

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On Saturday September 14, 35 brothers and friends of APD attend the annual APD New York Golf Outing. Members of the Brooklyn, New York and North Jersey Alumni Clubs gathered to have a great day of golf and to raise money for the APD Foundation.

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On November 23, 2013, the undergraduate and alumni brothers of Delta Xi Chapter (Seton Hall University) held their annual football game in Morristown, N.J. with over 20 brothers in attendance. In a tight contest, the undergraduates snatched victory from the hands of their alumni brothers.

After the game, these gladiators of the gridiron headed into town to join another group of brothers for dinner and drinks.

St Anthony High School in Jersey City, N.J. is well known in high school basketball circles. It is the home of the Friars, coached by the legendary high school basketball coach and member of the basketball Hall of Fame, Bob Hurley. Its mission is to serve inner city youth. Recently, Dr. Carl Gargiulo, PT, DPT, (Theta Beta, ’74) received the school’s Brian Doherty Award.

The award honors Brian’s life and values of giving selflessly to others. Brian was a generous supporter of St. Anthony High School and many youth initiatives in Jersey City. Brother Gargiulo was honored to receive this prestigious award at the Forest Hills Country Club on October 7, 2013. Carl is a well known physical therapist in Jersey City who has worked with athletes, staff and family members from the school for over 30 years. In addition to maintaining a large private practice in Jersey City and Bayonne, he teaches orthopedic physical therapy at Columbia University in New York City.

Having formed an unwavering bond of friendship through Alpha Phi Delta, classmates and brothers at NYU Neil Anastasio, Carl and Charlie Fiore (pictured) are members of the Brooklyn Alumni Club and socialize frequently.

Carl and his Fraternity Sweetheart Elizabeth are blessed with three children—one of which followed in her father's footsteps and became a physical therapist!

The Youngstown Alumni Club holds it annual golf outing on August 24 at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Hubbard, Ohio. Over 30 brothers played in the event and enjoyed wonderful weather and a fraternal day on the links. Afterwards a dinner was held at Brother George Guarnierri’s restaurant in nearby Struthers.

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ALUMNI NEWS Beta Rho Brothers 1969–73 Hold 2013 Reunion SUBMITTED BY ED BILLICK Over the past 40 years of 〈⌽⌬ brotherhood, smaller Beta Rho groups (i.e. pledge classes and or brothers in a geographically area) have assembled and enjoyed sharing brotherhood memories and creating new ones. Usually smaller in scope (five or less) would relish in these gatherings. However a group of eight brothers who assembled outside Orlando in October, 2010, committed to bring a larger group of Beta Rho brothers together in the near future.

The event was held September 6, 7 and 8 in Erie, Pa. Brothers gathered Friday evening for many laughs, hugs, and reminiscing stories. As the evening grew on and the libations flowed, so many memories were re-ignited. A table full of 〈⌽⌬ Beta Rho memorabilia, pictures, black books, paddles and posters of 〈⌽⌬ Events were displayed. Monsignor Orbanek, the chapter’s chaplain and an honored brother, also joined in for the weekend festivities.

The brothers at various times stopped and took a moment of silence for those brothers who had passed. Also commemorated was long-time, former chapter advisor Ernie Wright. A wife of a departed brother flew all the way from the West Coast to represent her husband and another widow was part of the Organization Team and a key member in putting together the event. Recognizing these brothers is a true reminder of our own mortality and importance of such gatherings.

The highlight of the weekend was the visit and tour of the old 〈⌽⌬ house. This old mansion, built in 1904, housed Beta Rho Chapter until 1993, when it was sold and converted to a private residence. Brother Gussie Hall had visited the home a few weeks prior and arranged a tour with the owner (who was a sorority sister at Arizona State) and she knew how much this meant to the brothers. Her only requirement, “bring your own beer to drink on the front porch!”

Beta Rho alumni gather at Gannon University in Erie in September.

Words cannot describe the house tour. So many memories as 40plus brothers and wives walked through every room. The third floor party room was emotional for many, a place where Brother Satch would crank out the tunes. All continued to reminisce those years of growing together as brothers.

As Brother Lou Biacchi stated about brotherhood, “Membership in Alpha Phi Delta is eternal and carries with it the obligation of permanent activity and support.”

CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL GALA! Celebrate 100 years of brotherhood in Washington D.C. on April 4-5-6, 2014.

This is turning into the biggest party in Alpha Phi Delta’s history! You don’t want to miss all the excitement and glamour of our Centennial Gala DinnerDance on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the historic Mayflower Renaissance Hotel for only $250 per ticket with the proceeds supporting the scholarship and leadership activities of The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc..

Register early for the Gala to take advantage of The Mayflower Renaissance “Special Ao I Hotel Rate” of only $16999 per night (reg. $400). There’s a limited quantity of rooms available at this rate…so sign-up soon!

Visit www.apdfoundation.org/gala today! For more information or any questions, contact Ao I Centennial Gala Registrar Vito Palermo, ββ’59 at (774) 549-9346 or email him at Palermo@apdfoundation.org.

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IN MEMORIAM Eugene “Gene” Cassiano, Eta ’40 (CCNY), passed away in Tampa Bay, Fla. on July 30, 2013. He was 92. Gene was a pillar of the Long Island Alumni Club for many years, serving as its president, prior to retiring to Florida. He was an electrical engineer, and had worked as a Manager of Quality for Long Island Lighting in Shoreham, N.Y. Imero Fiorentino, Eta ’46 (CCNY), passed away October 1, 2013, at the age of 85.

Fiorentino was one of television’s earliest lighting maestros. He lit the first televised appearance of the Bolshoi Ballet, lit all but the first of the 1960 Kennedy-Nixon presidential debates, and was present for the first Telstar satellite broadcast on July 10, 1962.

Fiorentino also designed the lighting for World Showcase Pavilions at Disney’s Epcot Center. He lost sight in one eye when he was in high school, but didn’t let that deter him from pursuing his dream.

Centennial Brother Kleos Editor John Russo visited former Kleos proofreader Joe Randazzo in September. Joe, Eta ’34, is 99 years old and living in Lancaster, Pa. John presented Joe with an 〈⌽⌬ military medallion in honor of Joe’s service in WWII. Joe is truly an 〈⌽⌬ Centennial Brother, having been born in July, 1914, a few months before the fraternity. The fraternity would love for Joe to be the guest of honor at the Centennial Convention.

Arthur Porcelli, Beta Xi ’52, passed away October 29, 2013, in Wyomissing, Pa. He originally graduated from the New York Institute of Technology. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an electronics technician. Upon completion of his enlistment, he matriculated at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and graduated with a BSME. He was employed by General Electric and Chatham Electronics before he ventured into the entrepreneurial world and started Suburban Rug and Furniture Cleaners, where he was president and chief executive officer for over 40 years. Arthur was active in New Jersey Alumni Club and served as its treasurer in the 1980s.

Roland C. Pantano, Psi ’54, passed away on November 19, 2012 in Orange Park, Fla. at age 77. He graduated from Duquesne University and served in the U.S. Army, where he was a boxer, both in college and the military. Roland was a successful mortgage broker, and volunteered with the Salvation Army.

CORRECTION: In the Fall 2013 issue of The Kleos, on page 18 in Alumni News for the Theta Beta reunion photo, Dr. Sal Laraia was misidentified as Dr. Sal Ambrosino and Ann Laraia was inadvertently identified as Ann Ambrosino. The Kleos apologizes for the error.

CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL CONVENTION! Celebrate 100 years of brotherhood in Harrisburg, PA on August 13-14-15-16, 2014.

The 2014 Alpha Phi Delta Summer Convention will be the grand reunion

of a century! Ao I alumni & undergrads…brothers with their wives, families,

children can enjoy the beautiful Holiday Inn Harrisburg East, in historic Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Special rate: Only $155 per night. Special dining packages of $175 for adults for 3 nights (reduced rates for children, students and undergrads).

Activities for all ages - golf, tours of Gettysburg and local wineries, the

Hershey Amusement Park, nightly dinners and entertainment, picnic, sports and pool activities, Grand Centennial Ball, and much more!

Visit www.apdfoundation.org /convention for package pricing and a

registration form. For more info contact Kleos@apd.org.

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ANNOUNCING THE AOI MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND Now you can commemorate or honor the military hero in your life and help fund a Scholarship Award for deserving undergraduates.

We often take for granted the very things that deserve our most gratitude. Here is your chance to praise and honor the brave military brothers, family members, loved ones and friends in our lives by contributing to The Alpha Phi Delta Military Scholarship Fund! Spearheaded by Committee co-chairs Carmen DiGiacomo and Charlie Garbarino, working with the Alpha Phi Delta Scholarship fund, the goal is to raise $50,000 to fund this scholarship award. 25% of the goal has already been reached in just a few short weeks. The first award will be presented at the Centennial Convention in August. So please join your fellow AoI brothers today!

Current commemorative donations Leadership Circle level of $1,000 or more are: Charlie Garbarino, Beta Sigma, in memory of his uncle Louis Carnevale, WWII, Army Carmen DiGiacomo, Psi, in honor of his sons Richard DiGiacomo, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Army and Matthew DiGiacomo, Operation Enduring Freedom, Army Anthony Carfang, Psi, in memory of his father Anthony J. Carfang Sr., WWII Army John Hadgkiss, Beta Rho, in memory of his father John Joseph Hadgkiss, WWII, Army

Joseph Nunziata, Beta Sigma, in memory of his father Anthony J. Nunziata, WWII, Army Ed Curty, Beta Sigma, in memor y of his father Edward R. Curty Sr., WWII, Navy Vincent Pitta, Beta Sigma, in memory of his father Vito J. Pitta, WWII, Navy Len Oddo, Beta Rho, in memory of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force John Hadgkiss, Beta Rho, in memor y of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Anthony Carfang, Psi, in honor of his son Anthony Carfang, Operation Enduring Freedom, Army Additional donations include: Mike Iacovelli, Theta Beta, in memory of his father Michael Iacovelli Sr., Korean War, Army Steve Maltese, Beta Sigma, in memory of his father Anthony Maltese, WWII, Army and his grandfather, William Terrible, WWI, Army Gary Vitta, Beta Sigma, in memory of his father Louis J. Vitta Sr., WWII Army Al Branchi, Beta Beta, in remembrance of all MIAs and KIAs Gary Cuda, Beta Iota, in memory of Kyle Foster, Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom, USMC

Vincent Maligno, Beta Beta, in honor of Vincent Cappodanno, Navy and Joseph Maligno, Army/ Aurelius Mignone, Air Force Anthony Barbieri, Beta Beta, in memory of his brother Capt. Donald Barbieri, Korean War, Air Force Fran Palisano, Beta Theta, in remembrance of all MIAs and KIAs Brian Hearn, Beta Theta, in memory of his father John P. Hearn, Navy Rex Gatto, PSI, in memory of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Mark Minnaugh, Beta Rho, in memory of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Ron Fronzaglia, Beta Rho, in memor y of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Charles Russo, Beta Rho, in memor y of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Anthony Williams, PSI, in memor y of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Dan Cor win, Beta Rho, in memor y of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force Charles Tabone, Beta Rho, in memory of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force David Gustafson, Beta Rho, In memory of Dan Winkler, Beta Rho ‘66, Air Force

V To remember your beloved family member, AoI brother or friend, please send your tax-deductible contributions of either $250, $500, $1000, or any donation to: ALPHA PHI DELTA FOUNDATION, INC., PO BOX 23188, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222.

Enclose your check payable to “Alpha Phi Delta Foundation” and note on the Memo Line “APD Military Scholarship”.

Also, please include a separate note with the following: YOUR NAME, CHAPTER, IN MEMORY OF/IN HONOR OF NAME, CONFLICT (if applicable), MILITARY BRANCH.

For more information, contact military@apdfoundation.org